How to travel from St Pölten to Salzburg

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Compare train for St Pölten to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Pölten to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 123 miles (198 km)

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Driving

$52

Average price

Cheapest

$62

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 25m

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30m

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2h 17m

Average total duration

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from St Pölten to Salzburg is a train with an average price of $52 (€42).
The fastest way to travel from St Pölten to Salzburg is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 25m.

Yes, you can take a train between St Pölten and Salzburg.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from St Pölten to Salzburg among Omio's users.

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from St Pölten to Salzburg

How to get from St Pölten to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from St Pölten to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Westbahn920
    4:06 PM2h02
    St.Pölten Hbf
    6:08 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Westbahn920
    4:06 PM2h02
    St.Pölten Hbf
    6:08 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ÖBBRJX 562
    9:59 AM1h54
    St.Pölten Hbf
    11:53 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $721One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Westbahn928
    8:06 PM2h02
    St.Pölten Hbf
    10:08 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • Westbahn960
    6:36 AM2h02
    St.Pölten Hbf
    8:38 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • Westbahn918
    3:06 PM2h02
    St.Pölten Hbf
    5:08 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from St Pölten to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from St Pölten to Salzburg.

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You can travel between St Pölten and Salzburg by train.
The cheapest way to travel from St Pölten to Salzburg is a train with an average price of $52 (€42).
The fastest way to travel from St Pölten to Salzburg is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 25m.

The distance from St Pölten to Salzburg is approximately 123 miles (198 km).
The average frequency per day from St Pölten to Salzburg is:
  • Around 31 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Pölten and Salzburg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from St Pölten to Salzburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from St.Pölten Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from St Pölten to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from St Pölten to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 30 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from St Pölten to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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